Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Daimler Buses North America – Turbocharger/Compressor Wheel Failure (CNG Models)
| Report Received Date | 09/13/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V447000 |
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 187 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V447000) |
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